Hi All! So this is my first fan fiction, and let me tell you its a little scary, but I'm having fun with it and I hope you will too! Please review!!
EPOV
"Emmett, what the fuck are you doing?"
"What bro, I'm just adding a few more Jell-O shots, don't want the ladies sober, right?"
"Whatever" I mumbled under my breath. Emmett, my older brother, was just wasting my time here. The bar opens in a couple of hours; we are short a waitress and Jacob, my bartender just called to let me know that he would be out sick tonight. Right, "sick." Fucking asshole is just meeting up with his new fuck buddy, Leah. And Emmett thinks that Jell-O shots are going to save the night? Right.
So, that leaves me behind the bar for the evening. I really don't mind it once in a while, miss it actually. I went from bartending at Benders to owing Sin in no time flat. Who names their bar Benders anyway?
When the previous owner mentioned selling it, I jumped at the opportunity. I have always wanted to turn this shit hole into something bigger and better. Emmett and I talked about it and eventually decided that we would partner up and bring our buddy Jasper in on it as well. It's not like we couldn't afford it and my mother and father were supportive of our purchase.
My father Carlisle and my mother Esme come from a long line of money. It wasn't something my family ever had to worry about. So when I started bartending here a couple years back it was just for fun, something to do in my free time and maybe meet some college chicks that I could show a good time before and after closing up. But when the opportunity came up to buy, we know we could make some major cash if we could turn this place into something more. So, with the approval of our parents, Emmett and I brought the idea up with Jasper and he was all too eager to jump on the band wagon.
Jasper Hale and his family had lived next door to my family since we were toddlers. His twin sister Rosalie is my twin sister Alice's best friend and they were completely inseparable, that is until Jasper came along and swept Alice away. Since Alice wasn't available to Rosalie 24/7 anymore, she pursued Emmett and has managed to wrap him around her little finger. I swear if I have to put up with anymore of their "lovely dovey" crap I am seriously considering kicking them all the fuck out!
Anyway, back to the task at hand….Hire a waitress…soon! Jessica, our former waitress, just up and walked out after last night. Got to be too much for her. I wasn't really all that sad to see her go. She was always trying to work her way into my pants, which I fucking declined time and time again. There was no way I was touching that shit, and I was her boss for Christ's sake.
We had finally started to bring in a good crowd on the weekends and some drunken frat boy grabbed her ass. She turned around and punched the guy right in the throat. I broke in immediately and kicked the guy out. These drunk fucks will not touch my employees!! I don't run a fucking petting zoo!
So after I got drunk fuck number 1 out of the bar, I pulled Jessica behind that bar and asked if she was okay. She threw a fit and walked out, claiming that her ass had been grabbed for the last time. Right, that skank would have been all over it if she thought that the guy was fuckable.
So Jess was gone, which brings me back to the fact that we open in an hour and don't have a waitress or a bartender. I can easily fill in behind the bar, but convincing Alice or Rosalie to fill in until I have hired a full timer is going to cost me…A lot!
I'll call Alice first, she is my best bet. How can she say no to her twin baby brother when he pouts? So I pull out my phone and call Alice.
"What's up Edward?"
"Like you don't already know?" You see, Alice seems to always know what I need before I even ask for it. She thinks that we are connected somehow mentally, some sort of twin magic bullshit!
"Do you really need me that bad Edward? I just had a mani/pedi! Do you have any idea how much torture wandering around that bar all night can do to your nails?"
"Please Alice, Please!" I said in a desperate voice that I knew she couldn't resist.
"Alright fine Edward, but you owe me! I will let you know when I have decided on my payment, and you know that I'm not talking about money!"
"Thanks baby girl, I love ya!"
"Yeah, yeah, I'll been down in a few, okay?"
"See you soon. Be safe." With that I hung up, a huge smile on my face and headed over to the pool room to fill Emmett in.
"Emmett, Alice is going to fill in tonight. If you can work the door, I can bartend since Jake is out getting his fuck on. We should be set." I said while walking into the pool room where Emmett was setting up a game.
"Yeah bro, that sounds good. I got a call about the waitress job. She'll be by tomorrow around 3. She says she can start right away if we need her."
"How did she sound, any experience?"
"Not much, but she sounded hot, so that's good in my book. I told her to stop in tonight if she got the chance just to see how things roll. See how fucktastic we are!"
"Emmett, how does one sound hot, I mean she could have a third eye or some shit?"
"Don't give me that shit Edward! You and I both know that a girl's voice is a dead giveaway. She will be gorgeous. Mark my word!"
"Alright Em, if you say so. I'll keep an eye out for her. What's her name?"
"Uh its…Belinda?...no that's not it…Brenda?…no…ummm, Oh, I got it!!! Her name is Bella, said she would be in later."
I walked back out towards the bar shaking my head. Emmett is a smart guy when he wants to be, but when it comes to the ladies he's clueless! I don't know how Rosalie puts up with him.
"Hey Eddie, I got us all set up for a game here…where the fuck are you going?" Emmett yelled across the bar.
"I don't have time for that right now Emmett, I need to make sure the bar is stocked and we're running out of time."
As I was arranging everything Alice danced in with a huge grin on her face.
"So Edward, do I get to keep your tips and my own?"
"Sure Alice, you're doing me a huge fucking favor here tonight. I just hope this girl Emmett's got lined up for tomorrow will work out. She can start right away. He said that she may stop in tonight."
Alice was sitting at the stool in front of me bouncing on her seat. I could see the wheels turning in her mind. She's hoping that "new girl" can become her new shopping partner.
"So, what do you know about her Edward? Maybe if you hire her I could take her out before she starts, you know, make sure that she has the appropriate wardrobe for the job?" Alice shrugged with an innocent look on her face.
Did I call that or what?
"Alice, I have nothing but a name, but please, I beg you, do not push this. I need to get someone in here soon, unless you would like to fill in on a full time basis?"
And this is where I had her. Alice hated filling in for one night, in fear of breaking a nail or having some drunk fuck spill their beer on her Jimmy Choo's, much less filling in on any sort of permanent basis.
"Alright Edward, I'll lay low, but she could be my friend you know!" Alice whined.
"Thanks Alice, you know I love you to pieces, just let me get her in the door first, okay?" I gave her my signature crooked smile and she hopped off her stool, throwing herself into my arms.
"I love you to baby brother. Now, get your ass to work, we need to make an impression tonight!"
And with that she was off to the DJ Booth to crank up the music. She had the "Love Game" blaring through the speakers and was dancing around without a care it the world. At the end of the song, she declared "Its time!" and was over to the doors with Emmett in tow.
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Two hours later and we were packed. I have to admit, that I feel a little out of sorts. Sure, I would help Jake out behind the bar all the time, but this was fucking crazy. It's been a while since I've ran the bar on my own. I stripped off my t-shirt and was down to a black wife beater. It was like a sauna in here, bodies everywhere, music blaring, and I was cursing Jacob for calling in "sick" on one of our busiest nights in weeks. She better be fucking worth it, because he was going to be dealing with my wrath tomorrow. I was in the middle of planning Jacob's demise when the most beautiful girl I had ever laid eyes on sat down at a stool towards the end of the bar, her brown eyes scanning the room before us. Her long brown hair, - that appeared to have a touch of mahogany to it when the lights hit it, - was pulled up high on her head, exposing her alluring neck and a small dragonfly tattoo on the back of her neck right below her hair line. Her eyes continued to take in the atmosphere around us, when she finally met my sight. I began to make my way over to her when Alice interrupted with a drink order.
"Edward?…Edward?, hey are you in there?" I reluctantly pulled my eyes off the beautiful girl at the end of the bar and back to my annoying little sister who was waving her hand dramatically in front of my face. "Where the hell did you go Edward? Are you ok, you look a little flush?"
"Well Alice, it's hotter than fucking Hades in here, of course I'm a little flush! Was there something you needed or are you just here to annoy the shit out of me?" Okay, that was harsh, but upon another glance to the end of the bar, the girl had disappeared.
"Fuck you Edward! Do you want my help here or not? This isn't my idea of a fun way to spend my Saturday night! I would much rather be at home with Jasper, but I'm here because my baby brother needs me and this is the thanks I get? What's your problem anyway?" Alice was shaking her fist and stomping her feet like a four year old throwing a temper tantrum. I had to hold back the laughter that would no doubt send her over the edge and apologize.
"I'm sorry Alice, you're right; I'm just a little out of my element here! Fucking Jacob!"
"Alright, I get it; you're stressed, but pull it together. I need 3 Bud Lights, a shot of Citron and a Morgan and Coke. Can you get that together for me while I run back to the restroom?"
"Sure Alice, make a run for it, I'll have everything ready when you get back." Alice dashed behind the bar and I quickly scanned the room for "dragonfly girl." I noticed her chatting with Emmett over by the doors. Well, at least she was still here and from this angle I could get a full view of her. Low rise jeans sitting right at her hip bones, her belly button peaking out between her jeans and her shirt. I had to shake my head in an attempt to expel the image of her lying on the bar, me pouring shots into said belly button and sucking it from her body. Then I took in her long legs and I couldn't help but imagine them wrapped around me as I fucked her up against the bar.
Emmett caught my gaze and pointed her in my direction. Emmett, my fucking savor, was sending her to me. I quickly put together Alice's drink order so I could give her my undivided attention.
Okay Cullen, get it the fuck together.
Just because she was fuckhot didn't mean I needed to lose my shit. I did this all the time; I don't know why I felt so nervous about this. She was standing at the end of the bar now. I set Alice's drinks on the back of the bar and headed straight for her. Damn, she was beautiful. Our eyes met and I couldn't help the smile that came across my face. My signature crooked smile, the one that made girls go weak at the knees. Yeah, I could do this.
"Hey beautiful, what can I get you?" She smiled at me and the most beautiful blush came across her face. Fuck me! She was going to do me in and I still had 2 hours before close.
"Um, I guess I'll just have a beer?"
"A beer huh? Do you have a preference?
"Uh, sure, Bud Light I guess."
"Yeah I can do that, but how about a shot of Hot Sex on me, huh? I'll even do one with you if you want." There's that blush again. I am going to come undone and end up fucking her right here with a bar full of people.
"Um, yeah sure, why not? I really don't want to drink too much though. I just wanted to check everything out you know?" Her eyes scanned the bar again. Was she here with someone?
"Sure, baby, whatever you want. I'll be right back."
Get it the fuck together Cullen. This is your game. Control it. I poured two shots, grabbed her beer and turned to make my way back over to her, stopping dead in my tracks.
Fuck. Me. Running.
She was standing there, swaying her hips to her music, hands wiping sweat from her forehead looking out towards the dance floor. She looked so fucking sexy. My mind was screaming at me to keep it under control, but my dick had other ideas. I ran my hands through my hair, shook my head and made my way over to her. She wasn't paying attention, so I ran the cold beer bottle down her arm. She jumped at the sensation, then turned and smiled at me.
"Jesus, you scared the shit out of me. Thanks." She took the beer from my hand and I sat the shots down in front of us. She fumbled around with some cash pushing it in my direction. I waved it off.
"No, keep it. It's on me. So, what are we drinking to?" I asked as I held up the shot glass for her to take while I took mine.
"Um, I'm not sure."
"New beginnings?"
"Sure, new beginnings" she said while scanning the bar again. Shit. She has to be here with someone. We clinked glasses and she threw back the shot.
Well, dive in head first Cullen, if she's taken you might as well stop wasting your time.
"So," I said while tilting my head towards the dance floor, "where's the man? He really shouldn't leave you by yourself in a place like this. Too many drunk fucks thinking with their dicks!"
Yeah, like you Cullen.
"Oh, no, I'm here alone. I just wanted to stop by and check everything out. Get the lay of the land you know."
I'll give you the lay of the land, trust me baby. You won't be able to walk for a week!
"Well, this is a good place to start. We have a pretty good crowd most of the time, but you should stick close to the bar with your drink. You never know when someone might slip something in there. If you're up here I can keep an eye on it."
And I can keep an eye on you!
"Thanks. So how long have you owned this place? It's really great."
Huh, Emmett must have mentioned that we owned Sin.
"Well, I have worked here for a couple of years, but we bought it about a year ago. I just couldn't let it go. The previous owner was a dumb fucker. Didn't even realize what he had here." I said shaking my head a little. The asshat was probably kicking himself in the ass for selling it to us.
"It really is fantastic. I hope that I can find a place here too, I think that I would fit in well with the crowd."
Fuck the crowd sweetie; you can stay right here with me.
"Yeah? Well that would be pretty fucking great. What's your name honey?"
She was about to speak when Alice broke my concentration.
"Edward, can you grab me a couple shots of Patron."
God dammit Alice!!
"Yeah, sure Ali." I turned back to "dragonfly girl." "I'll be right back okay?"
"Sure, take your time. I'll be right here."
There's my smile again. I turned towards Alice who had that all knowing look on her face. I smirked at her. I couldn't hide a damn thing from her…not with this twin magic bullshit.
"Well, well, well, Edward, I know that look. She's pretty too! What's her name?"
"Well Ali, I was just about to find out, but I was interrupted with Patron!"
"Sorry for fucking with your game Edward, but you do have a bar to run tonight. Do you not see all these people?" She said motioning with her hand to the crowd of people waiting in front of the bar.
"Shit, I'm sorry Alice. I must have been a little distracted." I can't believe I just blocked out a bar full of people. I was so lost in her that I was completely unaware of what was going on around me.
"That's cool Eddie, let's just get this back under control so you can get back to your girl. She's staring at your ass you know?" A smile played on her lips as she glanced down at "dragonfly girl." "I like her Edward, I don't know what it is, but I just have this feeling."
She handed a beer off to the guy in front of her and then turned back to me. "Hey, did the waitress ever show up?"
Shit, I had totally forgotten about that. Guess she must have changed her mind. This was not going to make Alice happy.
"No, sorry Ali, you may be stuck with us a while longer. Look, I've got this under control. Why don't you go back out, and send Emmett my way if you see him. I want to see if the waitress stopped in and I was too "distracted" to notice." I tilted my head in the direction of "dragonfly girl" and raised an eyebrow. Alice chucked and danced he way towards Jasper. He threw me a look of appreciation and I had to smile. He loved her fiercely. I couldn't have chosen a better guy for my sister.
So, I pulled my shit together, got my waiting customers their drinks, all the while chancing glances in her direction. She would smile when she caught me, and I had to work for control each time. The way she looked at me made me twitch with anticipation, and I didn't ever know her name yet. Once I was caught up I made my way back over to her. I was going to find out her name if it killed me. Somehow "dragonfly girl" just didn't fit.
"Hey beautiful, I'm sorry about that. I guess that the owner should really try to pay more attention to paying customers, but I was so caught up with you that I forgot that there was anyone else around." She blushed again and smiled. So god damn sexy. "Anyway, before we were interrupted, I think that you were about to tell me your name. I'm Edward by with way, Edward Cullen."
"Hey Eddie!"
What the fuck? First Alice, now Emmett!!!
"What's up Emmett? I'm a little fucking busy here." Take the hint Emmett…please take the god damn hint.
"Jeez, chill dude. I just wanted to see what you thought of this little hotty here. I think she will fit right in with our little family, don't you?" What the hell is he talking about? Is he trying to marry me off to this girl that we just met? Shit, I still don't even know her name.
"Well, Em, I was trying to get to know her, before you interrupted us."
"Shit bro, Alice sent me your way. Said you wanted to know if I had seen Bella, but I see that you have already met. Find me later; let me know what you think, okay?"
What the hell is he talking about?
"It was nice to meet you Bella. I hope that Eddie here is as pleased as I am. I think you're a perfect fit for Sin, but Edward has the final say." Emmett said.
"Thanks Emmett. I hope that this will work out too." she said as I stared, mouth hanging open when the pieces finally clicked into place.
Shit! Shit, shit, shit!
This is Bella, the waitress applicant. This explains everything, the scanning of the bar, the "just wanted to check things out," not wanting to drink much. And I had just spent the past hour hitting on her.
Fuck…I really like this girl too. But can I really hire her so that I can stare at her ass all night, every night, and not be able to act on anything? I was at a loss and here she is staring at me with my mouth hanging open like the stupid fucking idiot I am.
Get it together Cullen!
"Look Bella, I'm really sorry about all that. I had no idea who you were. I think we got off on the wrong foot here. I'm Edward Cullen, and you are?" I reached my hand out to shake hers. She took it and when our hands met I knew I was screwed. I'd have to hire her. There is no way I could let this girl get away from me.
"Bella, Bella Swan. It's nice to meet you Edward. I just assumed that you knew who I was when Emmett pointed me in your direction. I should have introduced myself right way."
"Good to meet you too, Bella. Look, Emmett seems impressed, as am I, so why don't you start tomorrow night? Come in around 5 and we will get you introduced to everyone? My sister Alice, who interrupted us earlier, will be here and between the two of us we will get you trained. Our regular bartender should be in tomorrow night and Sunday's are pretty slow, so it's a good night to start. We open the doors at 6. What do you think?" She stood there biting her lip, which was really not helping my control. She seemed to be contemplating my offer. Was she really going to turn me down?
"Really Edward, are you sure. I mean I don't have much experience and this place looks really busy. Are you sure that you want to take on a challenge like me?"
I want to take on more than just the challenge sweetie, but let's see where this goes first.
"Sure Bella, you have very little experience, which means that I can train you they way I want you to be trained. No past traits that I will have to beat out of your head. So, tomorrow at 5?" Again with the lip biting? This girl was going to kill me and I will love every minute of it.
Please say yes, I can't let you walk out of here without knowing that you will be back, Bella.
"Okay Edward, if you're sure. I'll be here, tomorrow at 5. And thanks for the drinks."
Alice chose this moment to make her presence known once again.
"Hi Edward, are you going to introduce me to your friend here?" Alice asked while wagging eyebrows in my direction. I shot daggers at her while shaking my head slightly. She looked at me, confusion crossing her face, and mouthed "Come on, she's hot."
Thanks Alice, very discrete.
"Alice, this is Bella, our new waitress, Bella this I my annoying older sister Alice." The confusion that once crossed her face finally disappeared as she considered my words.
"Our new waitress? Oh right, waitress. Hi Bella, it's nice to meet you," she reached out her hand to shake Bella's and then the shrieking began. I was expecting this. She hates when I point out her elder status. Here it comes! "Wait a damn minute Edward, OLDER? Really Edward, I don't really think that 3 fucking minutes constitutes as older!" She was shaking her finger in my face; I couldn't help but laugh at her. She is a fierce little thing when she wants to be. "That's just fine baby brother, laugh all you want." She turned to Bella then. "Hey Bella, what do you think about a shopping trip before we head in tomorrow night, you know, find you something fuckhot to wear, have all the guys swooning, bring in some big tips, what do you say?" She turned and stuck her tongue out at me.
"Um, yeah, I guess. I could use a few things." Bella said while looking at me for some sort of approval.
I turned to Alice, "Take it easy on her, not everyone has your border line psychotic obsession for all things clothes."
"Whatever Eddie, just chill the fuck out! We will go for a couple of hours before we meet you here. What time do you want us tomorrow night?"
"Around 5."
"Perfect, Bella, how about we meet here at 2 and we can leave your car here, what do you say?"
"Sure Alice, I'd love to."
Just great, who knows what Alice will spill while she is among clothes and shoes? This is just what I need.
"Ali, I'm about to call for last call. It's almost 1:30. Why don't you round up Emmett and Jasper to help clear everyone out, huh?" I needed a minute alone with Bella before she left.
"Sure Eddie, I'm on it, see you tomorrow Bella!" And with that she was off.
"Look Bella, your really don't have to do this with Alice if you don't want. She can be a little over bearing."
"No, really its fine Edward, I really could use a few things, and Alice seems really great, just like her baby brother."
Great, now she flirts. I can't help the crooked smile that comes across my face. It's habit really. She looked a little dazed.
"Right, well you've been warned. I've gotta get back to things, but I look forward to tomorrow. See you at 5?"
"Uh, yeah, 5." The dear in the headlights look on her face was a dead giveaway. The smile worked every time.
That's right baby; you feel it too don't you? Shit and I couldn't do a damn thing about it. I just hired her. I can't date her now. Shit. Fuck. Damn.
"Bye beautiful." I said as she turned to head for the door. She turned back and the blush was back and a small smile played on her lips. There was something in her eyes too…regret maybe?
"Bye Edward," she said turning again for the door. I watched as she moved with grace towards to the door with one last glance over her shoulder in my direction. Damn she was absolutely gorgeous. How the hell was I going to work with her and be able to control myself? And then she was gone. I stood there for about 30 seconds after the doors closed watching wear she had disappeared before I shook myself out of it and called "Last Call."
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BPOV
What the hell did I just do? How can I possibly work for that sexy piece of work and not drool over him? Should I go back in there and quit?
That's just fucking stupid Bella! Quit the best job you've had in years before you even start, over a guy that may or may not like you?
Well, that's it then. I will go shopping with his sister tomorrow and go work for him and hope I don't make a complete fool of myself. I jumped in my yellow Chevy Monte Carlo SS and took off back towards Forks from Port Angeles.
I can't believe what a day this has been. The day started with me calling Angela to see if she wanted to head out tonight. I really wanted to scope out some of the bars in the area, see if I can find someplace where I thought I would fit in and see if they were hiring. Ang was busy tonight, but she had talked with her boyfriend Ben's, sister earlier in the day. She had walked out of the bar that she was working at the night before. Angela said that Sin was a hopping newer club that had opened in Port Angeles about a year ago. It was small, but really had a promising future.
An hour later I sat in front of my laptop with the Google search up. I looked up the bar on the net and was pretty impressed. So, I located the number and made the call. I spoke with one of the owners, who told me I should come by and take a look around, see if I was "down with their fucktastic establishment." Emmett said that he would be at the door so I could meet him there and he would introduce me to his brother.
So, at about 8 o'clock I jumped in the car and made my way from Forks to Port Angeles. An hour later I was sitting in my car outside of the bar. This place was amazing, a line of people waiting to get it. From the car I could see the lights flashing on the inside. Walls of glass completed the front of the bar. I finally gathered my courage and made my way to the end of the line.
When I finally made it to the door, the man who I assumed to be Emmett waved me towards him. He was huge, his black t-shirt clinging to his muscular frame.
"ID please," he said.
"Sure, are you Emmett?" I said while handing him my ID.
"Yeah, I'm Emmett, who's asking?" I reached my hand out to shake his hand.
"I'm Bella Swan. I spoke with you on the phone earlier."
"Oh, right, the waitress. Look, no cover charge, why don't you head in and take a look around, see what you think and make your way back over to me. It should slow down a bit in an hour or so and I can show you around. If you think you're interested, I'll take you over to meet my brother."
"Great, thanks Emmett."
I walked through the door and stopped to take it all in. Along the entire left side wall ran a red couch with small tables lined in front of it and flashing round neon lights paneled the wall behind it. The dance floor was directly in front of me, lights flashing from the ceiling. To my right was the bar. I figured this would be a good place to start. I made my way over and found a stool at the end. Once again my eyes traveled the space in front of me. This place was truly amazing. Turning to the bar, running my hands across the black granite in front of me, I finally made eye contact with the fuckhot bartender. Jesus Christ, he has to be the sexiest man I have ever seen. Dark wash jeans and a black wife beater clinging to his chest, tribal tats on both of his biceps, beautiful green eyes, messy bronze hair that begged me to run my fingers through it. As our eyes met, a small smile came across his beautiful face. He started in my direction and was called away by the tiny waitress with spiky black hair. Damn it!
Well, I should make my way back towards Emmett anyway. If I want this job I can't be eye fucking the bartender. He was still at the door, still with a line of people waiting to get in. He smiled when he saw me.
"Hey Bella, what do you think?"
"This place is amazing Emmett! I didn't know anything like this existed in Port Angeles!"
"Yeah, well my brother is the brains behind the design. He worked for months after we bought this place trying to get it just right."
"Really? I would love to meet him. Is he still here?"
"Yeah of course, look I'm sorry that I can't leave the door to show you around, but I will send you over to my brother, who seems to be pretty busy himself, but at least you can meet him." His eyes scanned the room before him and finally landed on the bar. He nodded in that direction and then to me. I suppose letting his brother know that I was here.
"There he is, behind the bar. Black wife beater, tribal tats, you can't miss him. Go talk to him, I'll see you later, okay?"
Shit. It can't be. The beautiful God behind the bar was the owner? I glanced at Emmett one last time and he waved me toward the bar.
Come on Bella, get it together. You can do this.
I walked back over to the bar, taking my former chair. This time he made his way right over to me, asking what I wanted to drink. I managed to stutter out that I wanted a Bud Light, but he had other things in mind.
Hot Sex? Yeah, I'd love to have hot sex with you but I suppose I'll settle for the shot.
He made his way to get my drink and I checked out the dance floor again. There was a DJ blaring "I Know You Want Me" through the huge speakers that sat in the corner of the back wall. I hadn't noticed that there was also an opening into a small room, again lined with windows, with two pool tables.
Focusing on the music again, I couldn't help but get lost in it. Music, no matter what the type, just seemed to seep into me. So, I got up and swayed my hips to the music. A few minutes later I was startled by a cold sensation on my arm. There stood the beautiful bartender/owner with my beer and our shots. He smirked at my reaction and then offered them to me. We took the shots toasting to new beginnings and chatted for a bit about the bar until he was called away again by the spiky haired waitress. I couldn't help it, a stared at his sexy ass as he walked away. I noticed that he would glance my way every once in a while and I just smiled.
He finally made his way back over to me only to be interrupted again by Emmett, which seemed to piss him off a bit. Emmett explained his presence and I realized then that he had no idea who I was. Once Emmett disappeared he apologized for his actions, introduced himself as Edward Cullen, and offered me a job. Did I really want to work for him? If he was my boss there was no way that I could ever date him, but is that really what he was thinking? Maybe this is just his way behind the bar, use his charm, and keep the ladies coming back for more?
I decided that I couldn't take that chance, this was a great job and I couldn't pass it up, so I told him that I would start tomorrow night. Once again the spiky haired waitress who happens to be his twin sister interrupted our conversation only to ask me if I wanted to go shopping with her. I glanced to Edward for some sort of confirmation that this was okay. He didn't object, so I agreed to go shopping with Alice.
I needed to call it a night so I reluctantly told Edward goodnight.
"Bye Beautiful." he said, flashing his crooked smile and I melted. Should I really take this job? I'm not sure if I can be coherent around him. Well, no backing out now.
"Bye, Edward." I said and headed for the door. I glanced back over my shoulder to see him still watching my retreating form. I gave him one last small smile and made my way to my car.
I loved this car. It was the one thing that I had bought with my inheritance from my father's estate. My dad died a year ago of a heart attack and I was left with his house and his pension from the police force in Forks. He really did leave me in a good place, and I was able to take some time off to really deal with his death. I missed him dearly, but the time I took to grieve gave me a chance to take a good look at my life and where I wanted to go with it.
Two months ago, I broke things off with Seth, my boyfriend of 2 years. He was a great guy, but I knew that neither of us saw it going further than it already had. My father's death made me realize that life was short and I didn't want to be in a dead end relationship. We talked about things and agreed that we both wanted to move on. He still stops by from time to time and I really think that we could have stayed friends if we could keep our hands off each other. I knew it was stupid to keep screwing him after we had ended things, but we had been together for so long, it was just comfortable. After meeting Mr. Fuckhot tonight, I think that I am going to have to put a stop to things with Seth. I'm obviously ready to move on and screwing Seth once a week wasn't doing that.
So when I pulled up to my house to see his Silverado sitting in my drive way, I knew it was now or never. He jumped out when he saw me pull up, opening my car door for me and pulling me from the car. He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me into him. I was going to have to stop this fast.
"Hey Seth, what are you doing here this time of night?" I said as I pulled out of his embrace.
"Wow Bells, I didn't know I needed a reason to be here at this time of night, besides the obvious" he said pulling me back and leaning in for a kiss.
"Seth, stop. This has to stop now. We ended things months ago and we can't continue to do this. Neither of us will be able to move on if we continue to hook up on a regular basis."
"Ah, come on Bells, you know you want to do this just as much as I do. I know we're over but, I just can't seem to quit you." He moved in again and I let him kiss me this time. He started slow and before I knew it he was pulling me through the front door. I had to put the breaks on, now!
"Seth" I yelled pulling away from him, "This stops now! I want you to leave Seth! We are not doing this again! I'm finished! We're finished! I can't do this anymore. I am 23 years old and I want to move on with my life. You need to move on too, Seth. We can't keep fucking and expect to be able to do that. Do you understand?"
"You met someone didn't you Bells?" Seth was always very observant. He stood there staring at me with a hurt look on his face.
"I didn't meet anyone Seth," I lied. "I just need to move on; can't you see that this is for the best?"
"Right, Bells. I know you better than you think I do. I can see it in your eyes, in your face. You're glowing, the same way you used to glow when you were with me."
Damn it. I hated hurting him like this but this was the only way I was going to end this now.
"Look Seth, ok so I met someone tonight and it can't go anywhere. I'm working for him for Christ's sake. But it opened my eyes. I know that I can't move on with anyone else if we are still hooking up like this. I have a new job and I want to start a new life."
"Please Bella, please don't do this. I love you. Can't you see? We belong together. I only gave into this because it was what you wanted."
I could feel the tears running down my face. I had to make him see that this was over.
"Oh, Seth, please listen to me. I don't love you anymore, not that way. I don't want to hurt you anymore than I already have. It's over for us Seth. Please, please hear me."
His face fell into his hands and I pulled away and turned my back to him. I couldn't see him like this. From behind me I heard the floor creak as footsteps came closer to me.
"Alright Bells, I give up. But I need you to hear me for a minute. I will always love you Bella. You are it for me. Just remember that I will be here. I will wait for you to find your way back to me. Can you just turn around for a minute?"
I turned to face him and just about gave into him. The pain on his face was killing me, but I knew that I could never love him the way he deserved.
"Seth, I'm so sorry, but I will never be back. Please try, promise me you'll try to move on Seth."
"I can't promise you that Bella. I'll leave you alone. I won't push you, but I won't give up. I love you, Bella. I'm going to leave now, but I will see you soon, when you are ready I'll be there."
He stepped over and wrapped his arms around me one last time then turned for the door.
"Goodbye Seth."
And he was gone. As horrible as the last hour was for me, I felt somewhat relieved. This is what had to happen and even though I felt the guilt flood through me, I knew that we were finally over. And I was exhausted. I slowly made my way to my bedroom and got ready for bed. It had been a rough day, and as I peered out the window I could see the light beginning to fill the sky. When I woke up it would be a new day. A new beginning, just like we toasted earlier. Edward Cullen was where I wanted that new beginning to be and if working at Sin was where that beginning started, then so be it.
A/N: So what did you think? Will they be able to keep their hands off each other? Will Seth be a problem? Please review, let me hear your thoughts! Also, and big thanks to Ashley Peterkin for editing for me!! You are great girl, thanks so much for your help and encouragement. Thanks also to danieller123 for convincing me to take the first step and just write the damn thing and for my super hot banner . Your the best girly!!